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Why in the News? Recently, scientists announced the first-ever successful rhinopregnancy via IVF, using a surrogate southern white rhino. The international consortium, BioRescue, aims to replicate this success with 30 stored embryos of the northern white. Background: The death of the last male in 2018 marked the impending extinction of the northern white rhino. In …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India has proposed the “Maratha Military Landscapes,” a collection of forts highlighting the strategic military prowess of Maratha governance, for UNESCO World Heritage List consideration in 2024-25. Source: IE About the Forts: Included Forts: The nomination comprises 12 forts: Salher, Shivneri, Lohagad, Khanderi, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala, Vijaydurg, and Sindhudurg …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India has an estimated 718 snow leopards in the wild according to a first-of-its kind, four-year-long estimation exercise, the results of which were made public on Tuesday. Source: HT About the Survey: India’s wild snow leopard population is estimated at 718. Regional Distribution: Ladakh reported the highest number of snow leopards …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Union Ministries of Labour & Employment and Women & Child Development launch a joint survey. Survey on : Women’s participation in the workforce. Source: ET About the Survey : Survey focuses on evaluating women-friendly practices. Includes measures like running creches, ensuring equal pay for equal work. Based on the latest PLFS …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Astronomers identify a perplexing object in the NGC 1851E system, filling the mass gap between neutron stars and black holes. Positioned between the heaviest neutron stars and the lightest black holes, this discovery challenges established astrophysical knowledge. Source: SKY What is NGC 1851 ? NGC 1851, also called Caldwell 73, is …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 1 : Issues related to Women and Migration. Focus: Internal migration is a crucial aspect of India’s socio-economic dynamics, yet the focus often remains on male migrants, sidelining the experiences of women. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) estimates internal migration at 27% from June 2020 to 2021, highlighting its significance. This editorial …
Read More@newsonair – PIB_India News With the President of India’s approval, the government named four members of the 16th Finance Commission (F.C.) on January 31, 2024. Members and Other Aspects of 16th F.C. Full-time members include former Secretary Ajay Narayan Jha, former Special Secretary for Expenditure Annie George Mathew, and Executive Director of Artha Global Dr. …
Read More@newsonair – IMFNews News The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for India’s GDP growth to 6.7% for the upcoming fiscal year which if compared to its prior prediction of 6.3 percent, it is 40 basis points greater; About the Projection The IMF also upgraded India’s medium-term GDP growth to 6.5 percent for …
Read More@newsonair – indiannavy News In the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy’s warship INS Sumitra successfully completed a second anti-piracy operation, saving 19 crew members and a vessel from armed Somali pirates. About the operation The Indian Navy said that the INS Sumitra stopped the attempted piracy on the FV Iman off the coast of Somalia’s …
Read MoreDate : 25/01/2024 In a vibrant tapestry of educational fervor, the students of the Universal School of Administration College embarked on an unforgettable journey that seamlessly blended history, governance, nature, and the marvels of science. This meticulously organized day trip, made possible through the dedicated efforts of the indomitable Honourable Chairman Upendra Shetty, unfolded as …
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